Do Something Creative Every Day

Me and my Daddy had a very nice visit yesterday and he was so happy to see Maggie (she got quite a few doggie treats). We drove around the ranch and he showed me all the projects he has going on then we went for Mexican food. I did make a healthy choice and had a shrimp cocktail. The shrimp were huge, the avocado was fresh and the heat from the peppers was perfect.

On the way back to the house I stopped at yet another thrift store and picked up some assorted plates (plain white is getting boring). One more stop to have a margarita 🙂

Today my plan is to hit Bed, Bath and Beyond and Old Navy just to get out of the house for a bit plus I have a 20 percent off coupon and I am in serious need of a new saucepan. My sis gets back home tonight and I’m so excited to see her and visit for a little bit. I am headed back home tomorrow and I know Maggie is gonna miss playing with her friends. It has been five months since I have been back and I really wish we had more time to visit but I am ready to be home-I miss my husband.

For dinner last night I made a quick shrimp saute with peppers, green beans and polenta. The green beans were an impulse that paid off. I will make this again for sure. The heat was borderline intense but that’s the way I like it.

8 fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 assorted sweet peppers, sliced

1 jalapeno, sliced

1/3 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces

1/3 cup polenta, cut into cubes

1 Tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 Tablespoon olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Saute vegetables and spices in olive oil until slightly tender. Add in the shrimp and continue cooking until shrimp in translucent and veggies are tender. Remove to a plate and using in the same pan, saute the polenta until you get the desired consistency. Combine the shrimp, veggies and polenta together.

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Welcome. I'm Gina. I am a simple girl who loves to explore the creative side of life.
This blog was brought to life as a space to share some of my food and ideas with others. A place to feel engaged, inspired and to encourage.
I have lived in Texas all my life. I am creative, organized and a habitual maker of lists who organizes those lists into smaller lists. Sounds crazy but it works. Brainstorming is something that just happens and usually leads everywhere and nowhere simultaneously and to yet another list of course.
Being in the kitchen is one of my biggest passions. I love food. I love cornflower Corningware, wooden spoons and speckled mixing bowls. My cooking style is pretty basic although I do like to experiment with different techniques and ingredients. I am very Blessed to be married to a man that is not a picky eater and puts extra condiment on everything so even if I have an 'oops' he would never know it.
Inspiration happens every day. Sometimes you have to look a little harder but its there. Take notes.
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Gina – first of all I have to ask you something which I wanted to do some time ago – what exactly is this beautiful so intensly blue flower at the top left – cant quite make it out. Looks like Enzian – but surely not??
Prawns – anything with prawns gets thumbs up from me.
Love your dogs pictures, too.

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